MANILA – Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Monday issued a new baggage policy, and has set a fine of up to PHP1,300 for oversized check-in luggage.
In an advisory, the carrier said that effective February 1, 2021, check-in bags must not exceed 39 inches on any side. This way, luggage will fit easier in the conveyor belt, allowing for smoother and faster operations.
Bags exceeding 39 inches on any side will be considered as an oversized bag and will be fined PHP800 for domestic flights, and PHP1,300 for international flights, CEB said.
"This additional fee is brought about by the manual process required to transport the bag to the baggage loading area," it said.
CEB also allows one hand-carry bag weighing a maximum of seven kilograms. As of posting, CEB's website says no other hand-carry bags are allowed, even for laptops, food, among others.
One additional bag that should fit under the seat is allowed for persons with disabilities and parents with infants.
Meanwhile, CEB earlier put up self-bag tag kiosks at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 to minimize physical contacts, boost contactless transactions, and lessen queue time for passengers.
Passengers will do the tagging and bag drop will be done at the counters.
Candice Iyog, vice president for CEB's Marketing and Customer Experience, earlier said they plan to put up this kiosk at other Philippine airports where CEB flies. (PNA)
